Japanese spirea Anthony Waterer
Spiraea Japonica Anthony Waterer
The Spiraea Japonica Anthony Waterer is a compact and highly ornamental deciduous shrub that offers a vibrant carmine-red bloom throughout the summer. Its small size and dense habit make it a perfect choice for small gardens.
Description
Height at maturity
1,20 m
Wingspan at maturity
0,80- 1 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
July to September
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
China - Japan
Japanese Spirea 'Anthony Waterer' - Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'
(small deciduous ornamental shrub with summer flowering and colourful foliage)
Origins and characteristics
Spiraea 'Anthony Waterer' is a cultivar of Spiraea japonica, a species native to Japan and China.
It belongs to the Rosaceae family, along with roses, potentillas and hawthorns.
This shrub is valued for its changing foliage colours and its ability to rebloom after light pruning.
Description and key features
- Adult height : 1 to 1.20 metres
- Spread : 0.80 to 1 metre
- Habit : Rounded, dense and compact
- Foliage : Deciduous, narrow, lance-shaped
- Spring growth : coppery red
- Summer : bluish green
- Autumn : coppery orange
- Flowering : June to July, with possible repeat flowering in September
- Flowers : Flat clusters of small bright carmine-red flowers
- Hardiness : Excellent (down to -20 °C)
Aspect and soil
- Aspect : Full sun or partial shade
- Soil : Fertile, moist to slightly dry, well-drained
- Tolerance : Adapts to poor soils; good drought tolerance once established
Planting
- Spacing : 60 to 80 cm for a dense border
- Preparation : Incorporate well-rotted compost to improve establishment
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering during the first year
- Thereafter : Water moderately, only during prolonged drought
Pruning
- When to prune? : Late winter (March)
- How to prune? :
- Cut all shoots back to about 15–20 cm above ground level to encourage new flowering growth
- Regularly remove spent flower heads in summer to promote repeat flowering
Propagation
- By cuttings : Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- By division : Possible in spring
Garden use
Japanese Spirea 'Anthony Waterer' is ideal for :
- Small gardens and borders
- Colourful shrub beds or rock gardens
- Low flowering hedges
- Container growing on patios and balconies
- Combinations with Caryopteris, salvias, nepeta or ornamental grasses
Disease resistance
- Highly resistant to diseases and pests
- No treatment required under normal growing conditions
Tips for successful growth
- Plant in full sun for more intense flowering
- Prune hard every late winter for abundant blooms
- Avoid excess water; choose a well-drained soil
- Mulch in summer to retain soil moisture
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer', the Japanese spirea with bright carmine-red flowers, is an essential shrub thanks to its ease of cultivation, long-lasting flowering and vibrant foliage. It fits perfectly into all garden styles and stands out for its robustness and seasonal appeal.
Features
- Common name : Japanese spirea Anthony Waterer
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 0,80- 1 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : red
- Use : ground cover - rockery - shrub beds - hedge - isolated
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : upright
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Density per m² : 5 per linear meter
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
- Date of last repotting : 15/01/25
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